Introduction To Fashion Illustration

If you have a passion for fashion and want to express your creativity through sketching, this course is an excellent introduction, regardless of your previous drawing experience or formal art education. Throughout the course, you will design custom templates for fashion figures, capturing them in various poses that range from dynamic motion to static elegance. We will explore the intricacies of depicting clothing, enhancing your ability to illustrate and render garments effectively.

The course is taught by designer John Herrera, a tutor at FCFTA. In February 2015, John first presented his collection at the International Fashion Showcase during London Fashion Week, produced by the British Fashion Council. He has since showcased in Tokyo and London with Fashion Scout and recently made his debut at Paris Fashion Week. His AW25 collection, entitled “Femme à la Mode,” has already been featured in Tatler and has gained recognition from fashion’s toughest audience.

Course Highlights:

- Explore different types of fashion illustrations, including freehand sketches, flat drawings, stylised illustrations, and technical specifications.

- Learn to draw fashion croquis using the 11-head method.

- Master the art of flat drawings and illustrate garment silhouettes.

- Understand the colour wheel, encompassing primary, secondary, and tertiary colours.

- Develop knowledge on the different fibres and fabrics.

- Learn how to create a mood board and conceptualise your capsule collection.

Course Breakdown:

Session 1: You will learn about the different types of fashion illustrations, including freehand sketches and technical specifications. You will practice flat sketches such as basic flat garments with features such as darts, seams, sleeves, necklines, and skirts.

Session 2: You will learn how to draw stylised fashion croquis utilising the 11-head method, focusing on adding intricate details such as hands, facial features, and hair to the body.

Session 3: Gain insight into colour schemes and terminologies related to colour, including the colour wheel, primary, secondary and tertiary colours and colour terms such as pigments, two-tone and subdued colours.

Session 4: Master the techniques for drawing various design details, including tucks, pleats, ruffles, and gathers. You will also learn about different types of fabrics, such as natural, synthetic, woven, and knitted.

You will also learn how to create a mood board and understand how to design a capsule collection for your fashion range.

Key Details

Duration: 4 days. Monday 2nd June - Thursday 5th June

Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (with a short lunch break)

Location: FC Designer Workspace, 9 Durham Road, London, N7 7FB

Skill Level: Beginner-friendly. No prior experience is required.

Price: £160

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the workshop for a refund. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable.

Please bring the following to class:

• HB Pencils

• Rubber

• Black fine line pen

• Ruler

• Pencil sharpener

· Watercolours, coloured markers, and colouring pencils to experiment. This is optional.

· A4 Canson or Acid-free paper sketchbook (optional)